UpTech's new headquarters is helping make Covington a hub of innovation. Shown here is Amanda Greenwell, UpTech's program manager, and UpTech co-founder Casey Barach. / The Enquirer/Amanda Davidson

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The City of Covington, which is becoming a hub of innovation thanks to organizations like bioLOGIC and UpTech, will hold a street party on Sept. 19 to help connect entrepreneurs with local resources.

The event, called UPSTART, came out of a Leadership Northern Kentucky project to help showcase regional resources for entrepreneurs. More than 30 organizations, including CincyTech, Cintrifuse, the Greater Cincinnati Venture Association and Northern Kentucky ezone, are participating.

Tony Lamb, founder and chief executive officer of Kona Ice, will deliver a keynote address on starting a successful business in the region. Live music, beer and food will be available at the event, which is scheduled to run from 4:30-8 p.m.

There is no charge to attend. NKY Tri-ED, the NKY Chamber of Commerce, ASWD Law, Republic Bank, BLDG and West Sixth Brewing are sponsors.

“We see entrepreneurs struggle with navigating through the jungle of resources and identifying what programs are best suited for their needs,” said Amanda Greenwell, chair of UPSTART and program director for UpTech, the Northern Kentucky initiative to grow and support technology startups. “There are amazing resources available in our region, and we want to make sure everyone knows who and what they are.”